Stephen V. Harkness
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Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 – March 6, 1888) was an American businessman based in Cleveland, Ohio. He invested as a silent partner with John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil and served as a director of Standard Oil until his death.
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Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness | |
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Born | November 18, 1818 |
Died | March 6, 1888(1888-03-06) (aged 69) at sea off Punta Gorda, Florida |
Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Children | Isabella Harkness David Harkness Lamon V. Harkness Charles W. Harkness Florence Harkness Edward S. Harkness |
Parent(s) | Dr. David M. Harkness, Martha Cook Harkness |
Relatives | Martha A. Harkness Russell (sister)
Daniel M. Harkness (half-brother) Henry Flagler (stepmother’s son) |
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